Medal commemorating the Trafalgar Square monument

Medal commemorating the Trafalgar Square monument. Obverse: Nelson's bust (left), natural hair, tied in nape. Full uniform, ribbon over left shoulder and a small fancy star on left breast. Legend (on a Garter): 'ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY.' Reverse: View of the monument, looking towards the National Gallery, cupola showing on left. Below: 'W . RAILTON ESQ : ARCH.' Legend: 'THE NELSON COLUMN LONDON, ERECTED 1843.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1579
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Davis, Joseph
Date made: 1843
People: Railton, W; Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 43 mm